Bella Citta vs Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 86 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bella Citta
Bartow · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,459 students
Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math
Spring Hill · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,456 students
| Measure | Bella Citta Bartow, Florida | Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math Spring Hill, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1937 of 2,187 | #140 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #34424 of 50,301 | #2508 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,459 | 1,456 |
| Enrollment | 1,459 | 1,456 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.9% | 28.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 86% |
| Math proficiency | – | 91% |
| city | Bartow | Spring Hill |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.8 vs 36.3).
- •Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.4% vs 54.9%).
- •Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 24.3).
- •Bella Citta is the larger school with 1,459 students compared with 1,456.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bella Citta better than Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math?
On the Success Index (US), Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math ranks higher (84.8 vs 36.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bella Citta and Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math?
About 86 km in a straight line, between Bartow and Spring Hill in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bella Citta: 1,459. Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math: 1,456. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bella Citta and Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math rank in Florida?
Bella Citta is 1937th of 2,187 and Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math is 140th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).